Who should replace Nicolas Höfler?
CM/CDMSC Freiburg · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Höfler's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Nicolas Höfler, the best-fitting central midfielders are András Schäfer, Iddrisu Baba, Lucas Torró. András Schäfer (1. FC Union Berlin) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (73/100 overall). A cheaper option: Sergio Ruiz at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Nicolas Höfler
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | András Schäfersimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 25 | €4.1m | 92 | 73 |
| 2 | Iddrisu Babasimilar↗ | Almería | 27 | €900k | 90 | 70 |
| 3 | Lucas Torrósimilar↗ | Osasuna | 30 | €2.7m | 90 | 72 |
| 4 | Óscar Valentínsimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 29 | €1.9m | 90 | 70 |
| 5 | Sergio Ruizsimilar↗ | Granada | 29 | €800k | 89 | 70 |
| 6 | Valentin Atangana Edoasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 19 | €19m | 89 | 70 |
| 7 | Wilfred Ndidisimilar↗ | Leicester City | 28 | €7.5m | 89 | 72 |
| 8 | Beñat Pradossimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €16m | 88 | 70 |
| 9 | Ethan Ampadusimilar↗ | Leeds United | 25 | €28m | 88 | 71 |
| 10 | Pierre Ekwahsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 22 | €1.9m | 88 | 71 |
| 11 | Ryan Yatessimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 26 | €7.2m | 87 | 72 |
| 12 | João Palhinhasimilar↗ | Fulham | 28 | €14m | 87 | 71 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Höfler
≈ 100% Nicolas Höfler · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Höfler · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Höfler · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Höfler?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, András Schäfer (1. FC Union Berlin) does the closest job to Nicolas Höfler, at 92/100 on profile. Iddrisu Baba and Lucas Torró follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolas Höfler?
Yes — Sergio Ruiz (Granada) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 70/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicolas Höfler?
Doppel learns Nicolas Höfler's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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